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10.29.2019
SECURE Act Ensures Inherited IRA’s Enter the Tax World Faster
The “Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019” (SECURE Act) passed through the House of Representatives without issue and presently awaits a vote in the Senate where it has stalled. If passed it will dramatically change withdrawals from decedent’s IRA’s for those other than spouses who roll the IRA over and certain […]
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10.29.2019
Court Finds No Abuse Of Discretion In Denying Fee Award Because Beneficiary Has The Right To Examine Executor’s Use Of Estate Funds
In re Estate of Biber, A-3970-17T3 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. June 11, 2019). The Appellate Division analyzed issues surrounding the actions of a guardian of an incapacitated adult. Anna Biber had two children: Peter Biber and Sheldon Biber. Joshua Biber – Anna’s grandson – was the only son of Sheldon. Peter and Joshua were […]
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10.29.2019
Party Who Seeks Fees Must Show Non-Prevailing Party Acted in “Bad Faith”
In re Estate of Gallegan, A-4256-17T4 9 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. June 26, 2019). Ralph A. Gallegan died testate, leaving his estate to seven of his nine children. He owned two parcels of real estate in New Jersey. The estate administrator filed a complaint for instruction regarding the real property. One of decedent’s sons, […]
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10.10.2019
Melissa Osorio Dibble Accepted Into The Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of The American College Of Trust and Estate Counsel
Archer is pleased to announce that attorney Melissa Osorio Dibble has been accepted into the inaugural class of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Lawyers are nominated by an ACTEC Fellow and selected through a competitive application process. Ms. Dibble was one of 38 lawyers selected from […]
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Donald P. Craig
Don concentrates his practice in the area of estate litigation, including will contests, disputes between fiduciaries and beneficiaries, guardianship matters and accountings.